[Sparks]

What is a 'Director Area' and what bearing did it have on the colour of telephone you got ?

I suppose the thing with the ivory phone is, like magnolia walls in new houses, it blends in with everything so was probably an inoffensive choice, if a little dull. However, I can't imagine why anyone would want a grey telephone in their home. It does the job but belongs in an office! Our old green 706 went through a few changes of decor and room location over the years and never clashed - I suppose we just got used to it.

Worth bearing in mind that to be 'on the telephone' was still considered something of a status symbol up until about forty years ago so many subscribers would be happy with whatever they were given.